Identify the following using the Model of Nearby Space and the Star & Planet Locator: summer solstice, winter solstice, vernal equinox, autumnal equinox. Make certain that the dates using both devices match.QUIZ 1

Feb. 8

Solar system play (set up model of nearby space on the Quad)Causes of the seasons (pp. 103-107)Turn in p.103

Feb. 10

Phases of the moon (pp. 108-112)Review Chap. 8Assign Chap. 9 and accompanying questions for FridayAssignment: complete pp. 79 - 80 (Silicon Universe) by Wed (when portfolios due) [3.5-inch disks with the program Silicon Universe on them are located at the help desk in the Graves Hall computer lab]

Briefly discussed pages 17-20Built a scale model of the Earth-Moon system showing relative distances of satellites from earthCalculated velocity and time required to complete one orbit for Mercury, Venus, Mars, and PlutoANNOUNCED QUIZ FOR MONDAY